Ford and Mercury Recall 74V160000: Electrical System, Wiring, Front Underhood
NHTSA recall 74V160000 · announced September 24, 1974 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 8,460 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
FORD CAMPAIGN NO 139.EQUIPPED WITH 250 CID ENGINES.POSSIBILITY THAT THEDASH PANELTO ENGINE WIRING HARNESS LOCATED BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR AND THE VALVEROCKER ARM COVER WAS ROUTED INCORRECTLY.IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS HARNESS ASROUTED COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW TO HANGUP ON THE WIRING HARNESS DURING ACTUATION OF THE THROTTLE AND PREVENT THETHROTTLE FROM CLOSING.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING A RETAINING STRAPWHERE NECESSARY).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.